Usman Ali, Ashab Noor, Waqar Alam Jan, Muhammad Islam, Abdus Samad Khan, Mumtaz Khan.
Anatomical position of appendix in emergency care patients.
J Postgrad Med Inst Jan ;24(3):207-11.

Objective: To identify the anatomical position of the appendix in patients presenting at the emergency surgical ward, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar. Material and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in surgical A Unit, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar from January to June 2008. Patients coming to emergency surgical ward were examined after detailed history and investigation; and then operated. Position of appendix along with other findings was noted. Results: 100 patients were admitted and examined. 68% were male and 32% were female. During surgery retrocaecal position was the most common (78%) followed by pelvic position in 16% of patients. Perforated appendix was observed in 06% (all retrocaecal appendixes). Conclusion: Retrocaecal appendix was the commonest in patients presenting to emergency with acute appendicitis. Less symptoms/signs lead to delay in diagnosis and complications.

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